Thoughts on a future tank build 36x36x18

[Aquattro]

I choose to go 22" on my tank, 18 was a bit low, 24 is wet armpits. 22 works just perfect.
The stand thing is important. Most doorways are under 32"36x36x30 tall would work. But keep that in mind during design.
I finished building my last stand in place, but when I tore it down, I had to cut the stand apart in place too.

I avoided that with my new build.

[xenon]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

The stand thing is important. Most doorways are under 32"36x36x30 tall would work. But keep that in mind during design.
I finished building my last stand in place, but when I tore it down, I had to cut the stand apart in place too.

I avoided that with my new build.

That's why stands should be made from extruded t-slot aluminum.

They can be built in place and taken apart anytime.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by xenon

That's why stands should be made from extruded t-slot aluminum.

They can be built in place and taken apart anytime.

That is an option, but I find it easier to skin a wooden stand vs metal. Done both, choose wood for my last 2 builds. Just easier from a DIY stand point

[xenon]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

That is an option, but I find it easier to skin a wooden stand vs metal. Done both, choose wood for my last 2 builds. Just easier from a DIY stand point

It certainly is challenging to find the right hardware to attach panels to metal but once you know what you need, it's soooooo easy.

I expect the material will be used more often in our hobby in the future.

[Aquattro]

I'll give you this. Using metal does give a ton more access into the underside of the setup. That's a plus.

[SoloSK71]

Originally Posted by xenon

It certainly is challenging to find the right hardware to attach panels to metal but once you know what you need, it's soooooo easy.

I expect the material will be used more often in our hobby in the future.

Do you sell the hardware for these? I remember seeing it in your build/shop thread but don't know where to buy it. I would love to use this for my new tank.

Charles

[xenon]

Originally Posted by SoloSK71

Do you sell the hardware for these? I remember seeing it in your build/shop thread but don't know where to buy it. I would love to use this for my new tank.

Charles

Yes we do.

I don't want to make this thread go off topic so I will send you a PM.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by SoloSK71

Do you sell the hardware for these? I remember seeing it in your build/shop thread but don't know where to buy it. I would love to use this for my new tank.

Charles

Called a drill and sell tapping screws

[StirCrazy]

with those dimensions did you consider a center overflow? I had a 24x36 with an end overflow and it drove me nuts with the look and your limited to a stand like the one you showed. with it in the center you could knock the end of that stand off and have it sit closer to the wall. if your set on a stand like the one you showed in that picture then I would have an external overflow put on

Steve